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- Resetting the Theory of Time
- The Myth of Multitasking
- When Great Scientists Got It Wrong
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Can 3D Printers Reshape the World?
From batteries to bikinis, a look at what’s in the queue for 3D printers.
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Are Your Gadgets Spying On You?
Can electronics makers collect and share your data without your consent?
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Drone Technology Reaches New Heights
Experts discuss the military and commercial applications of increasingly sophisticated drones.
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Stroke Victims Think, Robotic Arm Acts
A pill-sized implant turns thought into action for two individuals paralyzed by stroke.
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Cell Phone Microscope
Researchers describe an portable fluorescent microscope they've built using a cell phone and inexpensive parts.
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